Falguni Shane Peacock’s Raj Mahal Bijoux Collection Blends Grandeur with Modern Twist

oth for this collection?

AShane: We’ve always believed that glamour and heritage aren’t mutually exclusive. In this collection, we translated the exuberance of royal palaces into couture that feels rich, layered, and indulgent. However, the glam quotient remains very much in line with sharp silhouettes, bold embroideries, and embellishments defining the range.

QTell us about the colour palette.

AFalguni: The colour palette features hues that are both rooted in India’s royal heritage and aligned with modern couture sensibilities. There are soft pale beige, ivory, moonstone, and powder blues—colours found in ancient frescoes and marble courtyards. At the same time, there are jewel tones like emerald, ruby, and sapphire, which are typical royal bijoux shades. We’ve also introduced metallics, including gold and antique silver, along with corals and blush pinks.

QHow different is this collection from your previous ones?

AShane: This one is more rooted. It’s less about spectacle and more about immersive storytelling. We’ve gone deeper into Indian heritage, studied architectural detailing, and paid homage to artisanship in a way that feels layered and personal. There’s still the drama, the sparkle, the finesse—albeit with a hint of nostalgia and an ode to India’s cultural opulence.

QTell us about the silhouettes.

AFalguni: The silhouettes are fluid yet structured. We’ve played with elongated veils, sweeping capes, and lehengas. There’s also a subtle nod to sari drapes and traditional garment construction, reimagined in a contemporary couture language.

QWhen it comes to royal fashion, what impresses you the most?

AFalguni: It’s the unspoken elegance, honestly. Royal fashion was deeply intentional—the way a sari was draped, the layering of jewels, the embroidery—everything carried meaning and memory. What inspires me is the reverence for detail and a quiet command of style without ever being loud.

QYour last LFW x FDCI show saw the bejewelled corset getting boardroom approval. In this couture collection, what are the surprise elements?

AFalguni: Many elements that have shaped FSP’s identity over the years make a quiet comeback in this collection, but reimagined through a contemporary lens. Take the Taj Mahal from our Love Is edit, for instance. We’ve revisited that inspiration and built an entirely new couture piece around it.

QWhat are some bridal wardrobe must-haves?

AFalguni: Every modern bride should have a few statement pieces: a draped sari that can be styled in multiple ways for different occasions, a metallic corset that can be paired with everything from a lehenga to wide-legged trousers—or even a sari—and, of course, a fitted lehenga.

QWhat are your plans for FSP?

AShane: We’re in expansion mode. Our store at Jio World Plaza is launching soon, and by the end of the year, we’ll open our first Indi-luxe flagship in Delhi. It’s an exciting time for us with new cities, new formats, and a broader vision.

QWhat other collections are you working on?

AShane: We’re taking our advanced contemporary line to New York Fashion Week and bringing our ready-to-wear to Paris.

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